I get it. You're always going to disappoint someone. It's a professional hazard.

Alex

Alex: It used to be me and you against the world.
Kirkman: I have an obligation to the country. I took the job.

So which do you want more? Immigration? Or a Congress?

Gov. Nichols

Ladies and Gentlemen, this is your moment to choose. To decide what side of history you want to be standing on when the dust settles.

Kirkman

I truly believe you're the only chance this country has.

Aaron

The fact remains that President Kirkman has no credentials, no accomplishments, no real experience.

Gov. Rivera

If you think you can break me, I suggest you reevaluate your methods.

Nasar

Aaron: Sir. This is fundamentally a bad idea. The President does not answer to state leadership.
Kirkman: Then pretend I'm not the President. It seems to be working for everybody else.

It's my job to represent my people, not to impose my will on them.

Gov. Rivera

Change does not mean we abandon our principles.

Alex

I believe as an Independent I have a unique opportunity to affect positive political change. That I can help bridge the divide. And, together we can find the common ground that has been missing in the American political landscape for years.

Kirkman

I am not the President you or the country voted for, but I have to believe that we all want the same thing. To rebuild the Capitol, the Congress, the Senate. To rebuild our country.

Kirkman

Designated Survivor Season 1 Episode 6 Quotes

I am not the President you or the country voted for, but I have to believe that we all want the same thing. To rebuild the Capitol, the Congress, the Senate. To rebuild our country.

Kirkman

You may not care about your approval numbers, but you need people's confidence to be effective.

Aaron